Senior Fellow Ivan Eland appears on RTs CrossTalk program to discuss topics surrounding the US Patriot Act and whether or not Edward Snowden was a hero or a traitor. On a panel with other defense analysts, the US war against terror is debated. The panel discusses whether or not the US government is violating the constitutional rights by collecting metadata of phone calls and emails of US citizens.

Senior Fellow Ivan Eland appears on Canadas CTV News to discuss the G7 meetings underway in Germany. On the aganeda for the G7 countries are items such as the situation in Ukraine and Russian sanctions, how to combat ISIS, climate change and more. Eland offers his analysis of the G7 agenda and what is needed for a successful summit.

Senior Fellow Ivan Eland appears on Arise TV to talk about the Greek Governments credit deal with the International Monetary Fund. Eland says the last minute deal with Greeces creditors might prolong the inevitable, that Greece might fall into default on loans. Greece and the EU might be better off if they realize that Greeces economy is failing.

Entrepreneur and Author Peter A. Thiel spoke at a luncheon sponsored by the Independent Institute on January 27, 2015. He shared insights from his new book Zero to One on how to create true innovations in the world of atomsnot just digits and bitsand how to foster a peaceful, prosperous and freer future marked by globalization in a world of limited resources.

Sr. Fellow Ivan Eland appeared on Arise TVs XChange program to talk about German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Merkel has called for austerity in Europe and has helped Europe avoid economic collapse. Although she mediated bailouts in Europe, the situation would have been worse without her leadership. Merkel has also demanded sanctions against Russia.